The queen cried the whole harem

Chapter 391 Everyone is working hard
Chen Dongyan's ears turned red. He felt repulsed, but at the same time, he damn well liked her initiative.

In the end, it was ridiculous again. The two of them took a shower and went to sleep in each other's arms.

The next day, Ji Yan felt refreshed, and her beautiful eyes and eyebrows were shining without any makeup.

Chen Dongyan glanced at her and then looked away.

The two of them got dressed and went out for breakfast.

After breakfast, Chen Dongyan went into the palace. Ji Yan took Chunyu, Chunsi and the account books that she had looked at yesterday to find Xie.

Mrs. Xie had just finished her breakfast. When she saw Ji Yan coming over, she asked her, "Have you had breakfast?"

Ji Yan said, "I have eaten, Fourth Aunt, I ate with Dong Yan in the third room."

Mrs. Xie hummed and did not ask Chen Dongyan, who must have gone to work in the palace. She just asked, "Did you take the account book back yesterday and check it?"

Ji Yan said, "I've read it, but there are some parts I don't understand, so I'd like to ask Fourth Aunt for advice."

Xie asked, "What don't you understand? Bring it here so I can see it."

Ji Yan took out the account book, sat next to Xie, and pointed to a few marked places.

Mrs. Xie explained everything to her one by one with a kind and very patient attitude.

After Ji Yan understood, she gave Xie a thumbs up and said, "Fourth Aunt, you are amazing. You have figured out such a difficult account."

Mrs. Xie smiled and said, "My family is in business, so I've been exposed to it since I was a kid. Plus, I've been managing household affairs for so many years, so I've figured out how to keep accounts, so I have some experience. I can't say I'm great, but when you get familiar with it, you'll be great, too."

Ji Yan smiled and said, "I'll try my best."

Mrs. Xie suddenly stared at her belly and said meaningfully, "You should also try your best to give Dong Yan a baby as soon as possible, whether it is a boy or a girl."

Ji Yan: "..."

She blushed and whispered, "I'm trying."

Xie pursed her lips and smiled, and stopped teasing her.

After chatting for a while, Ji Yan mentioned the matter of being in charge of the backyard.

"Aunt Four, this is what I think. Instead of finding another mother to be the housekeeper, it is better to promote the people around me. I have two maids. One stays by my side to serve me, and the other is promoted to the housekeeper of the backyard. Now the third room does not have many chores. Whether Chunyu takes over the position of housekeeper or Chunsi takes over the position of housekeeper, they will have enough time to learn. When the third room has more chores, they will almost all have learned it."

"But I don't know if my idea is too naive, so I came to ask Fourth Aunt."

There were no elders at home, not even anyone to discuss things with, so Ji Yan had no choice but to come to Xie.

Originally, she was thinking of finding a mother to take charge, but Ji Yan felt that she should also give Chunyu and Chunsi some opportunities.

They are both small now, but they will grow up slowly as time goes by.

There are indeed very few affairs in the third room now, and this is a good opportunity for them to learn. If they miss this opportunity and let one of them be the manager, it will be a bit chaotic.

Xie didn't expect Ji Yan to have such an idea. She was a little surprised, but she didn't deny it.

Mrs. Xie said, "Chunyu and Chunsi are your maids who came with your dowry. I can understand your desire to promote them."

After a pause, he asked again: "Which one do you want to promote?" Ji Yan said: "Chun Yu, she is a little more stable than Chun Si."

Mrs. Xie said, "I also think Chunyu seems more stable, but they are both maids. You promoted Chunyu but not Chunsi. I am worried that the two maids who were originally good at this will become dissatisfied because of the difference in status, which will cause discord."

Ji Yan said: "Chunsi is the head maid beside me, Chunyu is the maid in charge of the backyard, they are of the same status, there is no one higher or lower. After becoming a maid in charge, there are more things to do, and the monthly salary will be increased, but not too much. If Chunsi has other ideas because of this, then she is too short-sighted, and I probably won't keep her by my side to serve."

Xie was relieved to see that Ji Yan had figured it out, so she stopped reminding him and said, "Since you know what's going on, I won't say more. It's your backyard, and you have the final say."

Ji Yan came to Xie's place just to get some advice, and seeing that Xie agreed, she smiled and said, "Then I'll do it."

Xie nodded, and the two of them talked about other things.

"Your Majesty will celebrate his birthday on February 16th. Since the border has won many victories and Concubine Yan has been by your side, your Majesty has been in the mood to celebrate various festivals and birthdays. Last year, your Majesty celebrated his birthday in the palace, but Dong Yan didn't marry you last year. This year is different. This year you are Dong Yan's new wife, so you have to enter the palace and prepare birthday gifts."

Ji Yan was inexplicably nervous: "Aunt, is there anything particular about the birthday gift for His Majesty?"

Xie said: "It doesn't matter, but it can't be too shabby."

Ji Yan said, "I don't know what to prepare. Does Fourth Aunt have any suggestions?"

Mrs. Xie said, "I have actually prepared a birthday gift for your majesty a long time ago. It is a Guanyin with four boys, which means you will have many children. Concubine Yan is pregnant, so this birthday gift will definitely touch your majesty's heart. Although it is your majesty's birthday, this birthday gift is for you, but your majesty dotes on Concubine Yan, so this birthday gift is related to Concubine Yan. Your majesty will only be happy, not angry. If you don't know what to give, start with this aspect."

Ji Yan's eyes lit up: "This is a good idea."

Xie said, "It seems that time is running out. You have to prepare quickly."

Today is February 10th, and there are still six days until the king’s birthday. There is really no time left.

Ji Yan stood up quickly: "Aunt Si, I won't accompany you then. I'll go make some arrangements."

Xie held her back: "Don't worry."

Then he asked, "Have you decided what to give as a birthday gift?"

Ji Yan said, "I want to ask a famous artist to draw a picture of children playing. Six days should be enough time to complete it."

Xie said, "Just make up your mind, I will help you hire a painter."

He added, "I know a lot of people, so don't refuse. The painter will be able to come to the mansion in the afternoon at the latest. You can meet him and discuss the price then."

Ji Yan agreed and was very grateful: "Luckily, Fourth Aunt is here, otherwise I wouldn't know where to go."

Xie chuckled, "It's not that exaggerated, but we women in the backyard have no less to do than men, and no less information to know than men. You just need to get used to it slowly."

Mrs. Xie sent Mother Zhou back to the Xie family, and then Xie Jingli went to Master Le's house in person.

Master Le was a great scholar of the first generation. He was very good at playing the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, especially painting. Now he is ninety years old and has not painted for a long time, but he has six sons and seven grandsons. Among them, two sons and three grandsons have inherited his mantle.

The Le family's position in the literary world is unshakable.

Several of his descendants served as officials in the court, and their positions were relatively high.

Xie Jingli had a good relationship with Le Shouqing, so he invited Le Shouqing to paint at Chen's house.